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While the exact algorithm is a closely guarded secret, there are many experts who concede you can improve your credit score quickly by making small…
America is the land of opportunity for many people who want to own a small, independent business. If you are in this community, you would…
Retirement may seem light years away, but it will come faster than you know it. If you’re not prepared, you may find yourself out of…
Start with the notice, not a rushed payment. Verify the account, preserve deadlines and use a simple worksheet to compare an affordable arrangement.
In certain parts of the country, car insurance makes up a significant part of a monthly budget. After a well-known car insurance company raised my…
It takes money to make money. Or does it? When it comes to starting a small business, it is possible to do it with little…
Some investors may be wary of emerging markets. One reason is due to China losing steam because of the rise in labor and energy costs.…
Saving retirement can be easy, even if you are already in your 50s and approaching the retirement age. All you have to do is choose…
Most Americans agree that the current tax code is far from perfect. In fact many compare it with the tax codes of other countries and…
Health care is one of the major expenses that most of us need, but dread paying for because it continually rises. Especially for those of…
Banks and credit unions can offer similar services. Compare ownership, membership, federal insurance, fees, access, and exact account terms before choosing.
Did you know we’re raising a society of well dressed kids? While that’s a good thing, a new survey suggests we might be compromising our…
Most people know that the best way to control their finances is to establish and maintain a budget. If you do not, however, you may…
An insightful article published here at CreditDad.com last month showed that consumers really do have control over our banking situations. We can: If all else…
Let’s establish something right away – if you have kids, you need life insurance. Even if you don’t have children, you should have some sort…
It seems like an easy choice: to buy or decline insurance offered via your credit card company. With so many still reeling from the recession…
Statistics show that consumer credit card spending is down. This might appear to be a good thing, but consumers could be missing out on many…
Living from paycheck-to-paycheck can be excruciating because the money usually runs out long before getting paid again. This means there is no cash available to…